Law Enforcement Academy

The Southwest Tech 520-hour summer Law Enforcement Academy is designed for those seeking a law enforcement career in the
State of Wisconsin. The instruction meets the criteria established by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau.

Training is delivered via lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and scenario participation. The training instructors are a combination of educators and active or retired law enforcement officers. All instructors meet certification standards established by the Training and Standards Board.

Entrance Requirements

Proof of High School graduation or GED/HSED completion

Be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen

Have 60 college credits from an accredited college or university

Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license

Complete the entrance requirements of training and standards

Complete application and pay $30 non-refundable application fee

Set up MySWTC account

Submit transcripts (high school or GED/HSED and college)

Meet with Academy Advisor

Register for classes and attend Academy orientation

NOTE: A conviction for a felony, domestic related offense, or certain misdemeanors will prevent admission to the academy.

The Application Process Requires:

A proof of a valid driver's license

A certified copy of your birth certificate

A copy of your college transcripts and high school diploma

Completion of the DJ-LE-327 Application For Enrollment Form

Proof of U.S. Citizenship (birth certificate)

Southwest Tech Application with $30 fee

DJ-LE-332 Physician's Assessment Form provided to the academy director, at your own expense

Firearms release

Please contact Kris Wubben, the Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Coordinator, for an application packet.
Applications are due mid-February for the next summer session. Contact the coordinator for exact deadlines.

Costs

NOTE: The following are the tuition rates for 2013. New rates for the 2014 year are not set until April. We will update this page with actual costs as soon as we receive the information.

The estimated cost for academy attendance is $2,900.00. This would include tuition for the following:

Policing in America (1 credit)

The Legal Context (2 credits)

Tactical Skills (3 credits)

Relational Skills (3 credits)

Patrol Procedures (4 credits)

Investigations (2 credits)

Emergency Medical Services (1 credit)

State established fee for scenario test week ($600.00)

Southwest Tech will supply the following equipment to be used by students during the Academy (must be turned in at the completion of the academy):

Duty belt with all necessary gear

Inert OC

Glock 4th generation 9mm firearm

Ballistic vest

Students will need to purchase uniforms and other minor supplies.

Food and Lodging

Food and lodging during the academy is the responsibility of the recruit. Students needing local housing may obtain this on the UW-Platteville campus or through Southwest Tech's Student Housing.

Curriculum Information

NOTE: The Wisconsin Technical College curriculum and requirements for Law Enforcement Academy are being revised and updated, and will take effect with Fall 2014 program enrollees.